Medal - 25th Anniversary of Independence 1972 front Medal - 25th Anniversary of Independence 1972 back
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Medal - 25th Anniversary of Independence

1972 year
Copper-nickel 26.12 g 35 mm
Description
Location
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Award medals › Military awards
Year
1972
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
26.12 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
3.65 mm
Shape
Round (Round medal is fitted to a plain horizontal bar with standard fittings)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#368315
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Replica of Ashoka’s Chakra in the centre with inscription 1947 above and 1972 below it

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1947
1972

Translation: Golden anniversary of independence medal

Edge

Plain

Comment

The name and rank of the recipient is punched on the edge.